France Summons US Envoy Over Antisemitism Claims

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France is summoning the US ambassador to Paris, Charles Kushner, due to ⁣his criticism of France’s handling of antisemitism.

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Kushner’s Allegations: In an open ⁢letter published in the Wall Street Journal, Kushner (who is Jewish and related to the Trump family) accused France of failing to adequately address a surge in ⁤antisemitism ​since the start of the war ​in Gaza. He cited examples of attacks and​ vandalism.
French Response: France strongly refutes these allegations, ⁢calling⁣ them “unacceptable”⁤ and a violation of diplomatic protocol (the 1961 Vienna Convention).
Echoes Israeli⁣ Criticism: Kushner’s letter mirrors concerns raised by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin‍ Netanyahu, who also criticized Macron for ​his stance on the Israeli-Palestinian ⁢conflict. Palestinian Recognition: ⁢France plans‍ to formally​ recognize⁤ a Palestinian state in September, a move Netanyahu ⁤believes contributes to antisemitism.
* ⁢ Summoning: Kushner is scheduled to meet with French⁤ officials on Monday to‌ address the issue.